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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Ashleigh Laws leads the runway show at A La Mode's fall fashion show.

Styled for the Runway: Highlights from A La Mode’s fall fashion show

Laci Barrow, Photo Editor February 9, 2024

A La Mode, a collective for Black creatives at Loyola, hosted its first fall fashion show, which featured four acts: "Black," "Platinum," "White," and "Color." The event included looks inspired by Beyoncé's...

A person wears a sticker on their chest which reads "Students (heart) dining staff, Union Yes!"

Loyola-Sodexo union granted higher wages

Maria DiFelice, Breaking News Editor February 8, 2024

After over a year of fighting for unionization, Loyola’s Sodexo workers unionized in May of 2023. And after months of contract negotiations, they have agreed upon a contract they feel is fair, according...

A float mocking Gov. Jeff Landry. This year's theme was AI: Artificial Ignorance.

Krewe du Vieux floats make political commentary

Ruby Nieder, Life & Times Assistant February 2, 2024

Krewe du Vieux unveiled its 2024 theme: “Artificial Ignorance," as they rolled down the French Quarter this past weekend. The parade is known for its outspoken and often vulgar themes. As a result,...

Faculty lacks racial diversity

Faculty lacks racial diversity

Dajah Saul, The Wolf Editor February 2, 2024

Loyola’s Strategic Plan for Inclusive Excellence expresses the goal of representing the diversity of our community within New Orleans across campus. However, recent data released by the university from...

Vending machine madness: Rating Loyola's vending machines

Vending machine madness: Rating Loyola’s vending machines

Mark Michel, Staff Writer February 2, 2024

The contents of this review on each vending machine at Loyola was taken directly from my Notes app where I copied down my thoughts, as I wandered around campus. For accuracy’s sake, I kept it stream-of-consciousness...

A member of the baseball team up to bat, Jan 25, 2024. With the season coming up, the team is getting ready mentally for the upcoming games.

Baseball team works to mentally prepare for season

B. Welch, Staff Writer February 2, 2024

Loyola’s baseball team is focusing on the mental side of life and baseball by journaling, setting goals, and reflecting, as their upcoming season approaches, according to head coach Jeremy Kennedy. “I...

Students attend vigil for Palestine on Jan. 29.

Vigil for Palestine met with university resistance

Elinor Upham, News Editor February 2, 2024

The Loyola chapter of Students for a Democratic Society and the Muslim Student Association said they went back and forth with administration for months to plan an interfaith vigil for “Palestinian martyrs.” “We...

Palestinian student Nour Saad spoke at the vigil for Palestine in the Peace Quad on Jan. 29.

Students grieve for Palestine during vigil

Elinor Upham, News Editor February 2, 2024

How do you mourn the deaths of over 25,000 people? How do you help a community mourn those deaths? These are the questions that the Loyola chapter of Students for a Democratic Society and the Muslim...

A Loyola sign sits bathed in sunlight outside Marquette Hall.

University fundraising campaign begins

Elinor Upham, News Editor February 2, 2024

The newest comprehensive fundraising campaign could help fund students’ college experience for the duration of their degree. The office of university advancement is in the process of undertaking a...

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French Truck employees unionize for safer workplace at Chartres St. location

Chiara Faircloth, Assistant Worldview Editor February 2, 2024

Chartres Street French Truck Coffee employees had an encounter with a patron who threw a bag of coffee beans at a pregnant employee’s head and proceeded to threaten them all with a knife. Safety is...

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COVID-19 on the rise as students return from winter break

Eloise Pickering, Worldview Editor February 2, 2024

COVID-19 cases are on the rise, as the number of hospitalizations is at an unusual high during this winter season, according to the Center for Disease Control. Prior to the increase in cases, COVID-19-related...

OPINION: New Orleans music can reinvigorate anyone

OPINION: New Orleans music can reinvigorate anyone

Ryan Kuhn February 2, 2024

New Orleans music is a culture. It’s an energy surrounding all aspects of New Orleanian life, from buskers at every street corner in the French Quarter, to the brass bands and traditional jazz groups...

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